Major Update On Young Hockey Player Found Dead In London Ontario

Earlier today the hockey world was hit with some tragic news. A London knights player of the Ontario Hockey League was found dead at 18 years old.

That player's name was Abakar Kazbekov. Details and cause of death is yet to be determined, but what we did find out was Kazbekov was found outside the Azure Luxury Condominiums located on the corner of Dufferin Avenue and Talbot street in downtown London.

London Police were called to the area around 8 am this morning and after identifying Kazbekov's body and investigating, London Police believe foul play was not involved.

Credit:London Free Press

On behalf of Oilers Daily we give our sincerest condolences to the London Knights Organization, and the friends and family Abakar Kazbekov.

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